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Farmers urged to be vigilant as bird flu concerns mount

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says severe outbreaks pose a risk to Northern Ireland's poultry industry

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UFU has issued a plea to farmers to remain vigilant as avian influenza outbreaks mount
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UFU has issued a plea to farmers to remain vigilant as avian influenza outbreaks mount

The Ulster Farmers' Union is calling for heightened biosecurity as highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to pose a serious threat to the Northern Ireland poultry industry. READ MORE: Nearly 1.8m...

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